Structure
DNA is _____ stranded and is oriented ________.
double
Anti-parallel
Parental strands of DNA serve as a _____
template
True or False: DNA must be large in order to fit inside the nucleus
False. DNA must be small
The sub-units of DNA that link together to form strands are called what?
Nucleotide
What enzyme is responsible for breaking apart strands of a DNA molecule?
True or False: Segments of DNA can have specific functions within a cell or no function at all
True
DNA is organized into what, which make up an organism's genome?
In the cell, DNA polymerase adds and attaches what to the unzipped chains?
True or False: Cells regulate which genes are turned on.
True
The three major components of a DNA nucleotide are?
5-carbon sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base
Every new DNA strand contains ____ and ____
One parental strand
One new strand
True or False: The genetic code of all organisms are made of completely different components.
False. The genetic code of all organisms is made of the same components.
DNA base pairing rules states, adenine(A) bonds only with thymine(T). What is the other base pairing?
Cytosine(C) and Guanine(G)
Which RNA molecules are responsible for carrying the code that will be read at the ribosome in order to create a protein?
mRNA
True or False: DNA replication is semi-conservative and requires ATP.
True.